An aerial weed spraying campaign will begin in early September and Upper Macquarie County Council is calling on landowners to sign up to tackle weed infestations on their land.
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“Upper Macquarie County Council undertook a very successful aerial spraying campaign in autumn and now will follow this up with the spring program starting in September 2017,” Upper Macquarie County Council Chairman Cr Geoff Braddon OAM said.
“In the autumn program we sprayed almost 2000 hectares, targeting more than 1000 hectares affected by serrated tussock and almost the same area of blackberry.”
The council normally conducts two aerial spraying programs a year and the spring program is usually the biggest of the two.
“The spring program focuses principally on serrated tussock, but we also expect to do spray some blackberry also,” Cr Braddon said.
“Serrated tussock is one of the worst weeds in Australia, it spreads quickly and can cause significant losses in production capabilities on properties.
“Blackberry is a weed of national significance and is highly invasive, reducing pasture production, restrict access to water and land and can provide food and shelter for pest animals such as foxes and rabbits.”
Landholders who would like more information about the spraying program or to register their interest in taking part should email admin@umcc.nsw.gov.au.
More information at umcc.nsw.gov.au.
